removing boot sector
How do I wipe a disk COMPLETELY clean including any windows boot information?
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The CLEAN command of diskpart will erase formatting information, but data can still be read. Drive wiping provides additional level of security. Many disks (all SSDs, but not all BIOSes) support ATA secure erase that completely anihilate any information on the disk. Google for ATA secure erase.
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Pat L you are right, but using ATA secure erase can sometimes be difficult. If used on externally connected drives and there is a problem during the erase operation, the drive may lock, and then no longer be useable unless removed from the external enclosure and directly connected to a controller. Although ATA secure erase is a good feature, it is not for the average user, and best left to IT pro's or very experinced users.
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